
Rhomboplites aurorubens
Also Known As
Snapper, Beeliner, Clubhead snapper, Night snapper, Besugo, Rubia
U.S. wild-caught vermilion snapper is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Year-round, with peaks from August through November. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from North Carolina to Texas, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
Taste |
Mild and sweet. |
Texture |
Medium-firm texture with medium flakes. |
Color |
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Health Benefits |
Vermilion snapper is low in saturated fat and sodium and is a very good source of protein. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
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Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 100 |
Protein | 20.51 g |
Fat, total | 1.34 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.285 g |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 37 mg |
Selenium | 38.2 mcg |
Sodium | 64 mg |